
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt

This RTX 4060 Ti pre-built PC we reviewed is now $400 off
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The ASUS G22CH is a compact gaming PC complete with an RTX 4060 Ti and Intel Core i7-14700F. You can now pick it up for less than you'd pay for individual parts.

NVIDIA's most popular GPUs are rumored to be delayed
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Although NVIDIA hasn't officially stated anything, many were expecting to see an RTX 5060 this week. New rumors suggest that won't happen until April and May.

StarCraft played a major role in Age of Empire 2's development
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming The Age of Conquerors expansion didn't initially include a Korean civ, but StarCraft's popularity at the time forced Microsoft into a rushed decision.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU stock catches up to demand at AMD's MSRP
By Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been restocked at MSRP at prominent retailers, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon.

This massive OLED ultrawide monitor is now less than $1,000
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The Acer Predator X45 is a discounted 45-inch OLED ultrawide 21:9 gaming monitor with limited stock in Walmart's clearance sale.

Everything you need to know about NVIDIA RTX 5000
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 5000 "Blackwell" GPUs are on the market, and there's lots of news to keep track of. I rounded up the biggest bits right here.

"The world's most powerful workstation" has RTX PRO "Blackwell" GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops HP is busy announcing new laptops, and the ZBook Fury G1i is one to keep tabs on. HP says the new RTX PRO GPUs make it the most powerful 18-inch workstation ever.

HP's new Slim gaming laptop weighs more than its regular sibling
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming HP shared a bunch of new gaming hardware at Amplify 2025, including the OMEN 16 Slim designed for mobile gamers. Here's what you need to know.

HP's new AI tools want to compete with Copilot+ and Studio Effects
By Cale Hunt published
AI HP's Amplify 2025 conference is underway, and a number of new and updated AI tools are on the way. Here's what you need to know.

HP's most popular laptops are no longer Snapdragon exclusives
By Sean Endicott, Cale Hunt published
Laptops HP just announced a slew of new PCs from its OmniBook range, including OmniBook X laptops powered by AMD and Intel CPUs. In total, 18 OmniBook laptops were unveiled.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs, there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose if you're looking for a new mini PC.

NVIDIA and Microsoft team up to add more AI to your games
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA and Microsoft announced a partnership to bring RTX Neural Shaders to a DirectX preview in April. Here's what you need to know.

NVIDIA's RTX Remix might be the best reason to buy a new GPU
By Cale Hunt published
PC Some of my favorite old games look awful in 2025, but RTX Remix can change that. If you're a lifelong PC gamer, this might be the reason to buy an RTX 5000 GPU.

This OLED laptop with Copilot+ is down to $499(!)
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Windows 10 support is soon ending, and you might be looking for an affordable Windows 11 PC. I found an OLED Copilot+ laptop that's down to just $499 for a limited time.

Comparing the RTX 5070 to the RTX 5070 Ti
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA's latest midrange desktop GPUs have arrived, and you might be wondering which one works best in your build. This comparison can help.

Check your chips — another fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D was spotted
By Cale Hunt published
PC PC hardware shortages don't make for a good buying experience, and it gets worse when scammers attempt to make money off of innocent consumers.

Is it worth spending more on the RX 9070 XT?
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD launched its new RX 9000 GPUs, and you might be wondering which one is better for your PC gaming setup. Let's take a look at performance and pricing.

APU vs. CPU vs. GPU — What you need to know
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC The PC world is full of acronyms that quickly become foreign if you aren't keeping up with the latest news. Here's what you should know about CPU, GPU, and APU.

Explaining the differences between NVIDIA Ti and Super GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
PC Staying on top of all the terms surrounding PC hardware, especially GPUs, isn't easy. Here's what you need to know about Ti, Super, XT, and XTX versions.

This gaming laptop prototype has the world's fastest GPU inside
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops This prototype gaming laptop might not come to market, but it's an interesting look at what happens when you put desktop-class hardware into a "mobile" frame.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Ben Wilson, Harish Jonnalagadda published
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?

Don't buy a new Windows laptop before reading this guide
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Most laptops claim to be the best, but only a handful are legitimately perfect for Windows 11. Here are our 10 top-rated laptops of 2025.

MSI's dual-monitor mount is a major office upgrade
By Cale Hunt published
Review Sick of your monitors taking up too much space on your desk? Have oversized screens that don't work with the average mount? You need to check out MSI's MAG MT201D.
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